Proverbs 3

Proverbs 3New American Standard Bible (NASB)

The Rewards of Wisdom

3 My son, do not forget my [a]teaching,But let your heart keep my commandments;2 For length of days and years of lifeAnd peace they will add to you.3 Do not let kindness and truth leave you;Bind them around your neck,Write them on the tablet of your heart.4 So you will find favor and good [b]reputeIn the sight of God and man.5 Trust in the Lord with all your heartAnd do not lean on your own understanding.6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,And He will make your paths straight.7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;Fear the Lord and turn away from evil.8 It will be healing to your [c]bodyAnd refreshment to your bones.9 Honor the Lord from your wealthAnd from the first of all your produce;10 So your barns will be filled with plentyAnd your vats will overflow with new wine.11 My son, do not reject the [d]discipline of the LordOr loathe His reproof,12 For whom the Lord loves He reproves,Even as a father corrects the son in whom he delights.

13 How blessed is the man who finds wisdomAnd the man who gains understanding.14 For her profit is better than the profit of silverAnd her gain better than fine gold.15 She is more precious than [e]jewels;And nothing you desire compares with her.16 [f]Long life is in her right hand;In her left hand are riches and honor.17 Her ways are pleasant waysAnd all her paths are peace.18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,And happy are all who hold her fast.19 The Lordby wisdom founded the earth,By understanding He established the heavens.20 By His knowledge the deeps were broken upAnd the skies drip with dew.21 My son, let them not [g]vanish from your sight;Keep sound wisdom and discretion,22 So they will be life to your soulAnd adornment to your neck.23 Then you will walk in your way securelyAnd your foot will not stumble.24 When you lie down, you will not be afraid;When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.25 Do not be afraid of sudden fearNor of the [h]onslaught of the wicked when it comes;26 For the Lord will be [i]your confidenceAnd will keep your foot from being caught.

27 Do not withhold good from [j]those to whom it is due,When it is in your power to do it.28 Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come back,And tomorrow I will give it,”When you have it with you.29 Do not devise harm against your neighbor,While he lives securely beside you.30 Do not contend with a man without cause,If he has done you no harm.31 Do not envy a man of violenceAnd do not choose any of his ways.32 For the devious are an abomination to the Lord;But [k]He is intimate with the upright.33 The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked,But He blesses the dwelling of the righteous.34 Though He scoffs at the scoffers,Yet He gives grace to the afflicted.35 The wise will inherit honor,But fools [l]display dishonor.

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